1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 854 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
